Bellyfish vs hitAbox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bellyfish
Embark on an endless underwater adventure with intuitive controls and beautiful graphics. Collect power-ups to battle enemies and unlock new heroes. Compete with friends on leaderboards and complete quests in this addictive swimmer game.
- Endless swimmer gameplay
- Intuitive directional controls
- Unlockable heroes
- Unique power-ups
- Game Center Leaderboards
- Quests to complete
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An endless adventure from the creators of iSlash! * Featured on the App Store in more than 100 countries * * * * * * * I’d highly recommend this game. The graphics are great, the gameplay is addictive, and it feels like every part of the app was thought through carefully. - AppAdvice A slickly produced, decently entertaining endless-climber - PocketGamer I can't believe how sensitive the move controls are. The graphics quality is great for such a small file size! And the game is addictive. - User Comment Controls on the iPhone are sensitive… Controls on the iPad are better. My top games on the iPad! High graphics. Cool concept. I recommend to everyone! - User Comment * * * * * * Swim freely with intuitive controls through beautiful underwater environments. Fight your evil enemies with unique and fun power-ups. Join the adventure and see how high you can go! FEATURES * An original endless swimmer with beautiful graphics and animations * Sensitive and intuitive controls to swim freely in all directions * Amazing heroes to unlock * Unique power-ups to fight your enemies * Funny surprises to add to the challenge * Score markers to compete with your friends * Lots of quests to complete * Game Center Leaderboards & Achievements Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BellyfishGame Join us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/BellyfishGame
hitAbox
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One Ball. One Rule: Hit the Tile. One Score. One Leaderboard. Welcome to a pure, classic arcade experience that distills gameplay to its bare essentials: you control a paddle, bounce a ball, and break tiles. No power-ups, no combos, no complicated scoring — just skill, precision, and reflexes. Gameplay Overview In this addictive arcade game, the screen is filled with a wall of colorful tiles. Your paddle sits at the bottom, ready to keep the ball in play. Each time the ball hits a tile, that tile disappears and you earn exactly one point. The challenge is straightforward but relentless: don’t let the ball fall past your paddle or you lose a life. When all tiles are broken, the entire wall regenerates instantly, and the ball speeds up — raising the stakes with every cycle. The game never ends until you lose all your lives, making it a test of endurance and skill. How long can you last? How high can you climb in the global leaderboard? Simple Mechanics, Deep Challenge While the rules are minimal, the gameplay demands sharp reflexes and strategic thinking. The angle at which the ball bounces off your paddle changes depending on where it hits — hitting near the edges sends the ball flying at wider angles, letting you target hard-to-reach tiles, while hitting near the center sends it straight up. As the ball speeds up with each cycle, maintaining control becomes a thrilling challenge. Timing your paddle movement to intercept the ball and aiming for optimal bounce angles are key skills to master. Endless Replayability Because the tile wall regenerates endlessly and the ball’s speed continually increases, no two games are the same. This endless cycle creates a perfect balance between familiar patterns and the unpredictability of fast-paced action. Each new game is a fresh opportunity to beat your highest score. Visual and Audio Style The game embraces a vibrant retro aesthetic, featuring bright, colorful tiles that pop against a sleek background. Crisp, satisfying sound effects punctuate every tile break and paddle hit, while an escalating music track amps up the tension as the ball speeds up. Leaderboards and Competition Track your progress with local and global leaderboards. Whether you’re competing with friends on the same device or players worldwide, the leaderboard adds an extra layer of motivation to keep improving your skills and pushing your limits. Ideal for Every Player With simple controls and clear objectives, this game is accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you have just a few minutes or a long session, it’s easy to jump in, enjoy the fast-paced gameplay, and chase new high scores.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hitAbox at none against Bellyfish's 5. Bellyfish's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Bellyfish sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. hitAbox asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bellyfish ships an update monthly, hitAbox every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bellyfish | hitAbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (158 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 158 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Duello Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. | Gabriele Fantoni |
Bugs and requests
Bellyfish
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes immediately after downloading
- Crashes after playing once then boots out
- Game freezes mid-play requiring restart
- Tilt controls don't respond consistently
- Calibration angle differs from gameplay angle
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- Fish movement doesn't follow intended direction
- Facebook connection not working for multiplayer
- Progress loss when game freezes
Requested features
11 requests- More levels and content
- Touch screen controls as alternative to tilt
- Joystick/analog stick control option
- Challenge missions with specific objectives
- Dark mode gameplay
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- Ability to use coins for meaningful upgrades
- Auto-collect bubbles power-up
- Faster background changes
- Ocean sounds or relaxing music option
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Save calibration settings between games
hitAbox
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Bellyfish
- 5.000 Coin Pack$0.99
- 50.000 Coin Pack$4.99
- Coin Doubler$4.99
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- 150.000 Coin Pack$9.99
- 400.000 Coin Pack$19.99
hitAbox
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bellyfish free?
Is hitAbox free?
Do Bellyfish or hitAbox have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bellyfish or hitAbox?
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